Senator Rodney Ellis D-Houston helps with a back brace as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Rodney Ellis D-Houston helps with a back brace as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

Senator Rodney Ellis D-Houston helps with a back brace as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Rodney Ellis D-Houston helps with a back brace as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

Senator Eddie Lucio D- Brownsville takes a call as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Senator Eddie Lucio D- Brownsville takes a call as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Sylvia Garcia D-Houston makes an attempt to aid Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Sylvia Garcia D-Houston makes an attempt to aid Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis takes a moment to look away as a parliamentary point is debated as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis takes a moment to look away as a parliamentary point is debated as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst watches from the podium as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst watches from the podium as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

Lt. David Dewhurst listens to senators who gather at the podium questioning his handling of parliamentary procedure as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. David Dewhurst listens to senators who gather at the podium questioning his handling of parliamentary procedure as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to ... more

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Lt. David Dewhurst listens to senators who gather at the podium questioning his handling of parliamentary procedure as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. David Dewhurst listens to senators who gather at the podium questioning his handling of parliamentary procedure as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to ... more

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Spectators watch from the balcony as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Spectators watch from the balcony as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

David Thomas rests with his signs on the floor of an auditorium being used as overflow for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

David Thomas rests with his signs on the floor of an auditorium being used as overflow for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a ... more

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Kathy Bylenok watches with her daughter Tasha Bylenok in an overflow room for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Kathy Bylenok watches with her daughter Tasha Bylenok in an overflow room for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the ... more

A group of supporters stand for a photo by Kit O'Connell as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Sign holder from left are Jay Justice, Vicki Husson and Lorelei Hutchings. less

A group of supporters stand for a photo by Kit O'Connell as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June ... more

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Senators Royce West D-Dallas and Sylvia Garcia D-Houston motion to Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis who filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senators Royce West D-Dallas and Sylvia Garcia D-Houston motion to Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis who filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by colleagues as she makes the Senate floor on Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by colleagues as she makes the Senate floor on Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a ... more

Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by Senator Royce West D-Dallas after she arrived in the Senate Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by Senator Royce West D-Dallas after she arrived in the Senate Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to ... more

Democrat caucus leader Kirk Watson tries to stall a vote in the final minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat caucus leader Kirk Watson tries to stall a vote in the final minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

Senator John Whitmire rushes the podium with Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator John Whitmire rushes the podium with Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

Democrats gather after a vote decision was made as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Democrats gather after a vote decision was made as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with democrats after a vote ending the Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with democrats after a vote ending the Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with democrats after a vote ending the Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with democrats after a vote ending the Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Democrats gather after a vote decision was made as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Democrats gather after a vote decision was made as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Spectators fill the capitol waiting for a turn to get into the Senate chamber as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Spectators fill the capitol waiting for a turn to get into the Senate chamber as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the ... more

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DPS Troopers march in as a line of supporters hold hands marching out after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

DPS Troopers march in as a line of supporters hold hands marching out after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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Protesters who tried to chain themselves to a rail are removed from the Senate gallery by DPS troopers.

Protesters who tried to chain themselves to a rail are removed from the Senate gallery by DPS troopers.

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DPS troopers arrest protesters who chained themselves to a railing in the gallery.

DPS troopers arrest protesters who chained themselves to a railing in the gallery.

Vociferous spectators are removed from the chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Vociferous spectators are removed from the chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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A spectator shouts in the chamber as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

A spectator shouts in the chamber as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

A spectator jumps up to leave after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

A spectator jumps up to leave after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

Supporters shout in the final minutes of the session as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Supporters shout in the final minutes of the session as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Supporters begin to be loud as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Supporters begin to be loud as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst comes to the side to ask that protestors be removed after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst comes to the side to ask that protestors be removed after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis pauses after she is stopped as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis pauses after she is stopped as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis pauses after she is stopped late in the night in her filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis pauses after she is stopped late in the night in her filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis waits for pronouncements after she is stopped in her filibuster effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis waits for pronouncements after she is stopped in her filibuster effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Leticia Van de Putte asks for clarification as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibusterin an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Leticia Van de Putte asks for clarification as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibusterin an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, ... more

Democrat senators crowd the podium trying to stall a vote in the late minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat senators crowd the podium trying to stall a vote in the late minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis waves to supporters after a vote was taken after her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis waves to supporters after a vote was taken after her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with Democrat leaders Royce West and Rodney Ellis after a vote was taken to pass abortion legislation after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with Democrat leaders Royce West and Rodney Ellis after a vote was taken to pass abortion legislation after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause ... more

Democrat caucus leader Kirk Watson addresses the crowd outside the Senate Chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat caucus leader Kirk Watson addresses the crowd outside the Senate Chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor ... more

After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion ... more

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A loud crowd supports Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

A loud crowd supports Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June ... more

Continuing their volume levels, supporters greet Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Continuing their volume levels, supporters greet Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion ... more

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After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Democrat senators meet with Lt. Governor David Dewhurst after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat senators meet with Lt. Governor David Dewhurst after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June ... more

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis makes an appearance outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis makes an appearance outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more